Soil Degradation and Conservation — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (Ganga Pollution Case)

1987

While primarily focused on water pollution, this landmark judgment established the principle of 'Absolute Liability' and emphasized the constitutional mandate for environmental…

T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India

1997 onwards

This series of judgments, often referred to as the 'Forest Cases', significantly broadened the scope of forest protection and conservation. By strictly interpreting the Forest…

Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh

1997

This judgment dealt with the issue of mining leases in tribal areas and the protection of tribal lands. The Supreme Court held that government land, forest land, and tribal land…